New Delhi stations hide

Patna Jn stations hide

New Delhi to Patna Jn Train Tickets

21 trains run between the capital of India and the capital of Bihar. The route includes travel through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and more. The temperature can go to as high as 27°C in Patna during the day with an expectation of a clear sky. Patna is the 5th fastest growing city in India and ranks 21st throughout the world in speedy development.

Kolkata Rjdhni is the fastest train that runs along this route covering a distance of 998 kms in 11 hours and 35 mins. It is available only on Fri. This train can be boarded from New Delhi at 16:55 which reaches 04:30 on the next day. The slowest of all the trains on this route is U A Toofan EXP, taking 23 hours and 35 mins to cover 1009 kms. It takes a different route and passes through the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Punjab.

To avoid local travel hassle one may choose Vikramshila EXP and Sampoorn K EXP, as these trains run between New Delhi and Patna without taking any halts. Some trains run directly between New Delhi and Patna Jn like U A Toofan EXP, Kolkata Rjdhni, Rjpb Rajdhani, Sampoorn K EXP, Poorva Express and more. Most trains pass through the major stations of Mughal Sarai Jn, Kanpur Central and Ara.

Bgkt KYQ EXP is the earliest train leaving at 03:46 while Brahmputra Mail is the last train departing at 23:40 for Patna. Considering the duration of the journey, boarding JYG Garib Rath from Anand Vihar TRM would be convenient as it reaches Patna at 05:35. You can grab your lunch from Agra Cantt or Tundla Jn if you board U A Toofan EXP.

New Delhi to Patna Train Routes

Traveling by train in India is mostly exciting and interesting as it allows you to witness the scenic natural beauty, historical heritage and cultural diversity of the country. And, a delightful ride on a New Delhi (NDLS) to Patna Jn. (PNBE) train is no different. Also, the New Delhi to Patna route is considered as one of the busiest and most popular railway lines in India. With reference to the distance between New Delhi (NDLS) and Patna Jn (PNBE), the shortest route is 982 km, whereas the longest one is 1060 km. A train journey takes anywhere between 12 and 23 hours to cover the distance, depending on the train and route taken.

At present, there are 25 different trains that run from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) to Patna Junction (PNBE) Station. The earliest train between NDLS and PNBE is Mahananda Express, which leaves at 6:35 a.m. Likewise, the last train between New Delhi and Patna is Brahmaputra Mail, which departs at 11:40 p.m. Both these trains ply daily from the Old Delhi railway station to Patna Junction.

As of now, there are plenty of trains running from various stations in Delhi to various stations in Patna; however, there are nine trains which particularly ply from New Delhi Railway Station to Patna Junction Railway Station. These trains are Udyan Abha Express, Shramjeevi Express, RJBP Rajdhani, Sampoorna Kranti, Poorva Express, Magadh Express, Kolkata Rajdhani and New Delhi - Malda Town Express and New Delhi - Bhagalpur Express.

Besides purchasing tickets from any railway reservation counter across the country, you have the option to book tickets for NDLS to PNBE trains online as well through the IRCTC website. In addition to this, catering facilities are provided by IRCTC on most of the trains and you can avail the same while making the bookings.